shì xiān

Translation

  • in advance
  • before the event
  • beforehand
  • prior

Synonyms

Examples

  • 请你事先把计划告诉我。
    Please inform me of the plan ahead of time.
  • 除非他们事先修好刹车,我才会买车子。
    I will only buy the car if they repair the brakes first.
Chinese Tones